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Definition of Amphotericin

1. Noun. An antibiotic and antifungal agent.

Definition of Amphotericin

1. Noun. (medicine) Any of a group of amphoteric antibiotic and antifungal agents derived from ''Streptomyces'' bacteria ¹

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Medical Definition of Amphotericin

1. One of two antifungal antibiotics. Amphotericin A: The less active form of the antibiotic produced by the bacteria Streptomyces nodosus. It is not used clinically. Amphotericin B: An antibiotic produced by the bacteria Streptomyces nodosus which is used to treat a wide variety of fungal infections. Formula: C47H73NO17. (05 Feb 1998)

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